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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.99, 4,207.36 and 1,722.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.99, 4,207.36 and 1,722.82 is: 2,377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.99 : 4,207.36 = 1,722.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.99/4,207.36 = 1,722.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.99x = 4,207.36 × 1,722.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.99x = 7,248,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248,523.96/3,048.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.35

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